Ingredients

  • 1 onion, cut into strips
  • 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drain juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup oil, equal parts canola & olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup green olives, cracked
  • 1/2 preserved lemon, sliced with the flesh (Moroccan Spiced Preserved Lemons)
  • 2 -3 medium potatoes, cut into large pieces

Method

  • Heat half the oil in a tagine over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, parsley, & cilantro to the oil. Cook the onion & herbs for 5 minutes.
  • Add the bouillon cube, spices, tomato, & the rest of the oil to the onion mixture & continue to cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Before adding the potatoes sprinkle them with paprika & pepper. Then place the water, potatoes, olives, & lemon into the tagine. Cover & cook over low heat for 1 hour.